Program description: Clackamas County Aging and Disability Services (an Area Agency on Aging) is a partner in the county�s Social Services Division, joining the Community Action Agency in a shared mission to work for the well being of vulnerable citizens. The ideas of citizens are important to Aging and Disability Services. An Advisory Council monitors services and comments on public policy for the elderly. The Disability Advocates Coalition advises the agency on access and policy issues for people with disabilities. The information and referral number can direct you to Clackamas County programs, which provide home repairs and modifications and weatherization, and also refer you to programs and resources available in the community.

Clackamas County Weatherization Program

Community Solutions for Clackamas County Clackamas County Weatherization Program 9020 Abernethy Oregon City, OR 97045

Program description: Clackamas County Weatherization Program provides free weatherization services to income eligible residents in Clackamas County. These services include but are not limited to attic, wall and floor insulation, and energy-related repairs to reduce unwanted air leaks in an attempt to lower energy usage. The program uses computerized energy audits to determine which energy efficiency measures are most appropriate and cost effective for each home.

Good Neighbor Safety Repair Program

Clackamas County Social Services Good Neighbor Safety Program 603 12th St. Oregon City, OR 97045

Program description: Program provides loans to low income homeowners for needed and critical home repairs. Examples are furnace and roof replacement, electrical and plumbing repairs, bathroom and kitchen repairs, foundation and dry rot repair, exterior painting, weatherization, etc. County housing representatives will assist throughout the construction process.

Home Access Grant: The County can grant up to $2,500 to cover the cost of improving access and safety for low income persons with physical disabilities. Renters are eligible for this program as well as homeowners.

Program description: Provides information and referral for persons who are physically disabled, including accessible housing, and recreation. Also offers living skills and enrichment classes; peer advocacy and support; and transcription to Braille, large print, or cassette tape.

Program description: ReFit (formerly Remodelers Foundation) serves the elderly and persons with disabilities who own their own homes and are not eligible for other home repair programs. They provide necessary remodeling services for homeowners who wish to remain in their homes, but could not otherwise do so. They provide home modification, along with adaptive equipment such as ramps and grab bars. Applicants may not have monthly income of over $2,450 for an individual or $2,800 for a couple.

Program description: Metro Home Safety is a nonprofit organization funded by the City of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development. It provides minor home repair and installation of safety equipment to low income elderly or disabled persons.

Program description: Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services Department (ADS) is the place to call for any senior or person with a disability (within Multnomah County) in need of assistance. Through ADS, seniors and people with disabilities will have easy access to a wide range of social and health services, housing alternatives and support systems needed to continue to live safely and with dignity in the least restrictive living situation. ADS uses local, state and federal public funds and programs to help keep elderly persons and people with disabilities at home and as independent as possible.

Multnomah County Aging & Disability provides services and advocates for development of services to help the elderly, disabled and veterans in Multnomah County. MCADS keeps a list of community resources that offer minor home repairs for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Repairs may include minor plumbing, installation of safety equipment, minor electrical, weatherization, furnace repair and other minor home repairs. An assessment of home safety may also be requested. Please call the ADS Helpline at (503) 988-3646 for more information.

Reach Community Builders

Reach Community Builders 1135 SE Salmon St. Portland, OR 97214

Population served: Homeowners over 55 years old or disabled living on a fixed income Service area: Inner Southeast Portland

Program description: The REACH Community Builders Program brings volunteers together with senior and disabled homeowners to help with their home repairs, painting, weatherization and yard work. Our goal is to assist homeowners in maintaining their independence so they can stay in our neighborhoods.

REACH is a private, non-profit community development corporation serving inner Southeast Portland. REACH�s mission is to develop and maintain a permanent resource of affordable housing, promote healthy business districts, and mobilize resources for those in need through community-based partnerships.

Program description: Non-profit organization, which annually provides labor and materials to do 40-50 repairs and rehabilitations on qualifying homes. Their focus is safety, warmth and independence. You must be a homeowner and HUD income guidelines will be used to determine eligibility. Your total assets cannot exceed $20,000 (excluding one car and home). Preference is given to elderly (60 and above) and persons with disabilities. They also do year-round small emergency repairs (such as ramps, etc.). They are averaging three a month. They also do yard work projects in partnership with the various youth groups.

Program description: Unlimited Choices, Inc.™ is a private community based nonprofit organization serving Beaverton, Portland, Gresham, Multnomah County and Vancouver, WA residents. Founded in 1993, the organization is dedicated to providing people with physical disabilities the opportunity to retain or gain their independence by making affordable housing accessible.

Participants in Unlimited Choices Adapt-A-Home™ program are people of all ages with physical disabilities who have low fixed incomes and are either in institutional settings or face going to one without accessibility modifications made to their existing or future residences.

Adapt-A-Home™ participants must qualify by HUD income guidelines and may be either renters or homeowners. Community Development Block Grant monies of up to $2,500 may be allocated for the materials and labor necessary to make residences accessible and safe. Unlimited Choices manages all project activities from the initial intake to final payment to the contractor.

Unlimited Choices is working toward expanding the Adapt-A-Home™ program into other communities around Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Unlimited Choices now also provides emergency home repair through the Mend-A-Home program, which is available to low-income homeowners in the City of Gresham and unincorporated areas of Multnomah County.

Program description: Mend-A-HomeTM is a program currently available within the City of Gresham as well as unincorporated areas of Multnomah County to assist qualified property owners, including mobile home owners, who cannot afford to make emergency home repairs. The program helps repair structural, plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems showing obvious signs of deterioration, roofing that is severely deteriorated, as well as exterior porches and stairs.

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Washington County Office of Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program 328 West Main, Ste. 100 Hillsboro, OR 97123

Population served: Low income Washington County homeowners and disabled rentersService area: Washington County

Program description: Low interest loans and grants are available to low income Washington County residents for home repairs and accessibility improvements. Home repair loans may be used to finance necessary repairs including roofing, plumbing, electrical and heating systems repair or replacement, weatherization, structural repairs, exterior painting and accessibility improvements. Homeowners are eligible for both repairs and accessibility improvements. Renters are eligible for accessibility improvements only.

Population served: Low income elderly and disabledService area: Washington County

Contact person: Kimberly Solis Phone number: (503) 615-4671

Program description: The Older Americans Act Home Repair Program (administered through WCDAVS) is designed to help clients over 60 years of age with minor modifications, home repairs and adaptations necessary to facilitate the ability of the older individual to remain at home. WCDAVS keeps a list of contractors who perform minor home safety repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Repairs could include installing ramps, grab bars, furnace repairs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, weatherization and other minor home repairs. OAA funds help senior clients who would otherwise experience a financial hardship if they had to pay for home repair services on their own.

Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services (WCDAVS)

WCDAVS 133 SE Second St. Hillsboro, OR 97123

Population served: Low income elderly and disabledService area: Washington County

Program description: WCDAVS is charged with providing services, and advocating for development of services to help the elderly, disabled and veterans in Washington County. We help enable people to live as independently as they can for as long as possible. WCDAVS administers the Minor Home Repairs and Adaptations program and maintains a list of contractors who perform minor home safety repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. We also refer people to programs and resources in the community that help with home repairs, home modifications and weatherization.

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I live in a mobile home That The floor in The one bedroom is Very soft like it cave in took The bed bramey-keo out and just mattress in it im That nervous ,The bathroom floor The tubs facing in big hole in floor by The tub,The kitchen sink going To cave to.the electric only works in half The trailer,have to use a extension cord to get electric in half of home.the hot determine heater only keeps hot water for less Then 5 min. To give my child bath we have To heat water on stove.theres mildew on front and back door,back door Window is broke to.front door don't lock right.my carpet in The home is from when it WAS built in 1960.,so 50-60 hears old.Its a 2 bedroom but There's 6 of Us 2 in The one bdrm,( my oldest and her son) The sec.bdrm has the 2 other girls, and me and grandson is in livingroom, I have permission To add a Room or Salad livingroom so my child could have his own Room but thats not possible with me only getting ssi,and my child is disabled to like me so I recieve ssi for him To. I tried to get weatherazation but was told that even though i never recieved help that whomever owned The mobilehome before me got help about 7 years ago and a place only can get help once in 10 years,3 years before This home is eligible. Any ideas? I would pay,for all repairs myself but i have only poor credit,no cash,only could make payments and WITH no credit hahaha not posible ,im not Well enough To do myself even if i could get materials,so..anyone know anything might help me?. Thank you

So, my mom's house is falling apart around her. I don't make enough money to help her. She is disabled and on social security. If anyone knows of any grants or assistance programs in Oregon, curry county area, it would be wonderful information to have. Please help me help her.

We are two elderly women living in a mobile home that we own in a park. The kitchen floor seems to be sinking and we don't have the money to repair it. There are a few other issues but this is the worst. We only have our ss and a small income from a part time job. Can anyone help us.

in response to ...hi i am from colorado and had the same problem, i was able to get a new furnace, windows, refrig, and roof repairs from the weatherization program all free so try to contact your local weatherization program, i bet they can help. good luck